Kraus Hamdani Aerospace's K1000ULE selected for major U.S. Army programme of record

Kraus Hamdani Aerospace (KHA), a leader in autonomous, AI-enabled, long-range, long-endurance unmanned aircraft systems, today announced that its K1000ULE has been selected as part of a major U.S. Army Programme of Record. The contract award marks a defining milestone in KHA's eleven-year journey to deliver persistent airborne capabilities that protect service members, connect forces, and support better-informed decisions for the warfighter.

Under the award, KHA will deliver K1000ULE aircraft, Group 2, fully electric, multi-mission platforms with vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capability. The selection advances the platform's integration into Army reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition capabilities.

"We engineered the K1000ULE around a fundamental operational need, keeping critical capabilities airborne for longer while reducing the burden on the forces using them," said Stefan Kraus, CTO and Co-Founder of Kraus Hamdani Aerospace.

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The award builds on KHA's growing defence adoption, including an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract awarded by U.S. Air Forces Central earlier this year, the K1000ULE's inclusion on the Defense Innovation Unit's Blue UAS Cleared and Select Lists, and its availability through the Army's acquisition marketplace.

Together, these milestones position KHA to bring operationally proven, adaptable airborne systems to more military units, supporting the Army's demand for mature capabilities that can be rapidly deployed and sustained in active theater.

KHA has refined the platform through years of military exercises and operational deployments, incorporating direct feedback from the personnel who operate and depend on it. That experience has shaped a system built for dependable performance in demanding environments, with a small logistical footprint and the flexibility to adapt as missions evolve.

"Our purpose to save lives and connect the world has always guided what we build and why," said Fatema Hamdani, CEO and Co-Founder of Kraus Hamdani Aerospace. "Coming on the heels of Veterans Day, this announcement carries special meaning for our team. Many of our team are veterans, and their service, experience, and commitment help shape the systems we deliver to those serving today."